Abstract: A composition comprising (a) a homo- or copolymer obtainable by polymerisation of at least one ethylenically un-saturated nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound and (b) a polyethyleneimine, is suitable for afterclearing a printed or dyed textile material, in particular cotton fibres dyed or printed with reactive dyes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for oxidative coloring keratin fibers especially human hair wherein dyeing composition comprises a cross linked copolymer. The objective of the present invention is a process for oxidative coloring hair wherein compositions A and B are mixed, composition A comprises at least one oxidative dye precursor and optionally at least one coupling agent and optionally at least one direct dye in a cosmetically acceptable medium and composition B comprises at least one oxidizing agent in a cosmetically acceptable medium, and applied onto hair and processed for 1 to 45 min at a temperature range of 20 to 45° C. and rinsed off from hair, wherein at least one of the two compositions A and B comprises a cross linked copolymer of vinylpyrrolidone, vinylimidazol, 3-methyl-1-vinylimidazolium and methacrylic acid.

Abstract: Compositions, methods, apparatuses, kits, and combinations are described for applying a colorant to a surface. Compositions are formulated to be applied and affixed to a surface. The compositions may be substantially removed from the surface to remove a portion or substantially all of a stain before being affixed to the surface. The compositions are formulated to be removed by a number of methods including, for example, vacuuming, wet extraction, chemical application, and the like. Compositions may be permanently or semi-permanently affixed to the surface by applying energy thereto in the form of, for example, heat, pressure, emitted waves, an emitted electrical field, a magnetic field, and/or a chemical. The compositions may also be utilized in the form of a kit or in conjunction with a design device, such as a stencil, to control the application of the composition to create, for example, a pattern on the surface.

Abstract: Described herein are beneficial hair color mixes comprising lightly- to moderately-crosslinked PVP. The color mix may be derived from one, two, or more parts, and the color mix exhibits satisfactory viscosity, stability, and formulation compatibility.

Abstract: The invention provides process for making contra-soluble nano-dispersions of at most sparingly-soluble materials in a soluble carrier material comprising the steps of: (i) providing a single phase mixture of: (a) a solvent or a mixture of miscible solvents wherein at least one of the solvents is an aqueous solvent and at least another solvent is a non-aqueous solvent, (b) at least one carrier material soluble in solvent (a), said carrier material being also contra-soluble to payload material (c) and solid at ambient temperature, (c) at least one a payload material which is soluble in solvent (a), and, (ii) freeze-drying the mixture to remove solvent (a) and thereby obtain the carrier material (b) in solid form with payload (c) dispersed therein as nanoparticles.

Abstract: The present invention is related to an aqueous composition comprising an alkalizing agent and a cationic polymer. The inventors of the present invention have surprisingly found out that a composition comprising at least one alkalizing agent and a cationic polymer consisting of a copolymer of vinylpyrrolidone and vinylimidazole and a homopolymer of dimethyl dially ammonium chloride colors and/or permanently shapes hair excellently and improves hair shine, combability and manageability and especially hair treated with such composition has less flyaway. Additionally it has been observed that hair colored and/or permanently shaped more homogeneously from root to tips. The object of the present invention is a composition for hair comprising at least one alkalizing agent and a cationic polymer consisting of a copolymer of vinylpyrrolidone and vinylimidazole and a homopolymer of dimethyl dially ammonium chloride. Cationic charge density of the polymer is preferably between 3 and 4 mEq/g and particularly 3.

Abstract: A subject-matter of the present invention is an anhydrous composition in the form of a paste or in the pulverulent form for the coloring of the keratinous human fibers comprising at least one oxidation dye, at least one complex of hydrogen peroxide and a specific polymer and at least one alkaline agent. A subject-matter of the invention is likewise a method for coloring keratinous fibers in which the following stages are carried out: —The above mentioned anhydrous composition is mixed with an aqueous composition advantageously devoid of hydrogen peroxide, and the resulting composition is applied to the keratinous fibers, the composition is left to stand and the fibers are rinsed.

Abstract: Compositions, methods, apparatuses, kits, and combinations are described for permanently or temporarily re-designing, decorating, and/or re-coloring a surface. The compositions useful in the present disclosure include a décor product that is formulated to be applied and affixed to a surface. If desired, the décor product may be substantially removed from the surface before being affixed thereto. If a user desires to remove the décor product, the décor product is formulated to be removed by a number of methods including, for example, vacuuming, wet extraction, chemical application, and the like. If the user desires to affix the décor product to the surface in a permanent or semi-permanent manner, the décor product may be affixed to the surface by applying energy thereto in the form of, for example, heat, pressure, emitted waves, an emitted electrical field, a magnetic field, and/or a chemical.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions, methods, apparatuses, kits, and combinations thereof for permanently or temporarily re-designing, decorating, and/or re-coloring a surface. The décor product is formulated to be applied and affixed to a surface, and may be substantially removed from the surface before being affixed thereto. If the user desires to affix the décor product to the surface in a permanent or semi-permanent manner, methods such as heat, pressure, emitted waves, an emitted electrical field, a magnetic field, and/or a chemicals may be used. The décor product may also be utilized in the form of a kit or in conjunction with a design device, such as a stencil, to control the application of the décor product to create, for example, a pattern on the surface.

Abstract: Compositions, methods, apparatuses, kits, and combinations are described for permanently or temporarily re-designing, decorating, and/or re-coloring a surface. The compositions useful in the present disclosure include a décor product that is formulated to be applied and affixed to a surface. If desired, the décor product may be substantially removed from the surface before being affixed thereto. If a user desires to remove the décor product, the décor product is formulated to be removed by a number of methods including, for example, vacuuming, wet extraction, chemical application, and the like. If the user desires to affix the décor product to the surface in a permanent or semi-permanent manner, the décor product may be affixed to the surface by applying energy thereto in the form of, for example, heat, pressure, emitted waves, an emitted electrical field, a magnetic field, and/or a chemical.

Abstract: By combining a hydrogen peroxide liberating complex with hair coloring dyes, a highly effective hair coloring composition is obtained which comprises a stable dry powder composition which can be stored in a single container. When use is desired, the stable dry powder composition of the present invention is mixed with water, activating the liberation of hydrogen peroxide and allowing the desired hair coloring effect to be achieved. In addition to providing a single stable dry powder formulation, the composition of the present invention is capable of achieving a wide array of shades and coloring effects.

Abstract: Compositions, methods, apparatuses, kits, and combinations are described for permanently or temporarily re-designing, decorating, and/or re-coloring a surface. The compositions useful in the present disclosure include a décor product that is formulated to be applied and affixed to a surface. If desired, the décor product may be substantially removed from the surface before being affixed thereto. If a user desires to remove the décor product, the décor product is formulated to be removed by a number of methods including, for example, vacuuming, wet extraction, chemical application, and the like. If the user desires to affix the décor product to the surface in a permanent or semi-permanent manner, the décor product may be affixed to the surface by applying energy thereto in the form of, for example, heat, pressure, emitted waves, an emitted electrical field, a magnetic field, and/or a chemical.

Abstract: The dust-free coated dye-containing pellet is a granulated carrier material that is encapsulated with a dye-containing coating material. The dye-containing coating material contains a mixture of a water-soluble or water-dispersible film-former with at least one direct dye and/or at least one oxidation dye precursor. Preferred carrier materials include dextrose, oligosaccharides and cellulose compounds. The dust-free coated dye-containing pellet is preferably made by granulating the carrier material together with optional antioxidants and auxiliary agents, heating the resulting granulate at no more than 34° C., subsequently coating the granulate by spraying it with a solution or dispersion of the coating material and optionally drying as needed.

Abstract: The invention provides process for making contra-soluble nano-dispersions of at most sparingly-soluble materials in a soluble carrier material comprising the steps of: (i) providing a single phase mixture of: a) a solvent or a mixture of miscible solvents, b) at least one carrier material soluble in solvent (a), said carrier material being also contra-soluble to payload material (c) and solid at ambient temperature, c) at least one a payload material which is soluble in solvent (a), and, (ii) drying the mixture to remove solvent (a) and thereby obtain the carrier material (b) in solid form with payload (c) dispersed therein as nanoparticles.

Abstract: Compositions, methods, apparatuses, kits, and combinations are described for permanently or temporarily re-designing, decorating, and/or re-coloring a surface. The compositions useful in the present disclosure include a décor product that is formulated to be applied and affixed to a surface. If desired, the décor product may be substantially removed from the surface before being affixed thereto. If a user desires to remove the décor product, the décor product is formulated to be removed by a number of methods including, for example, vacuuming, wet extraction, chemical application, and the like. If the user desires to affix the décor product to the surface in a permanent or semi-permanent manner, the décor product may be affixed to the surface by applying energy thereto in the form of, for example, heat, pressure, emitted waves, an emitted electrical field, a magnetic field, and/or a chemical.

Abstract: The present patent application relates to dye-containing pellets obtained by (a) homogeneous mixing of a starting material containing at least one natural and/or synthetic dye with a suitable carrier material and then coating with a suitable encapsulation material or (b) coating a suitable carrier material with a mixture of at least one natural and/or synthetic dye and at least one suitable encapsulation material, to the use of said pellets for preparing colorants for keratin fibers and to the colorants based on said pellets.

Abstract: A composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibers, for example, human keratin fibers, such as hair, comprising, in a medium suitable for dyeing, a) at least one oxidation dye, b) at least one fatty alcohol, c) at least one associative polymer, and d) at least one C14-C30 alkyl sulphate; as well as the process for using this composition and multicompartment kits comprising the composition.

Abstract: The invention is directed to compositions and processes useful for the roll-to-roll manufacturing of electrophoretic displays.

Abstract: The invention is directed to novel hair dye compositions, novel leave-in conditioners, and novel leave-in conditioners with a hair coloring effect. Hair dye compositions, leave-in conditioners, and leave-in conditioners with hair coloring effect may include a styrene/vinylpyrrolidone copolymer emulsion.

Abstract: A hair dye composition that is particularly applicable by localized capillary action, and comprises one or more FD&C and D&C dyes, water, alcohol, Polectron 430, and a polymeric ruboff protector component for preventing ruboff of the color of the dye.

Abstract: A hair coloring composition suitable for capillary flow and application by means of a wick applicator communicating to a reservoir of coloring solution. The composition contains one or more hair substantive direct dyes, a polymeric ruboff shield, and a controlled viscosity to be free flowing yet not drip or cause build-up on the hair.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dye composition for keratin fibers, in particular for human keratin fibers such as the hair, having, in a medium suitable for dyeing, at least one cationic direct dye of given formula, and containing at least one specific cationic or amphoteric substantive polymer. The invention also relates to the dyeing processes and devices using the composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dye composition for keratin fibers, in particular for human keratin fibers such as the hair, this composition having, in a medium suitable for dyeing, at least one cationic direct dye of given formula, and containing at least one specific cationic or amphoteric substantive polymer. The invention also relates to the dyeing processes and devices using it.

Abstract: The invention concerns a ready-to-use composition for dyeing human keratinous fibers and more particularly human hair, comprising in support suitable for dyeing keratinous fibers: (a) at least an enzyme such as laccase; (b) at least a cationic substantive or particular amphoteric polymer; (c) at least an oxidation coloring agent, as well as the dyeing methods using said composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to anhydrous compositions for bleaching keratin fibers, in particular human keratin fibers, containing at least one alkaline agent, at least one peroxygenated salt, at least one water-soluble thickening polymer, and at least one nonionic amphiphilic polymer including at least one fatty chain, to the use of these compositions to prepare ready-to-use bleaching compositions by mixing with an aqueous hydrogen peroxide composition, and to a process for bleaching the hair using these anhydrous compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dye composition for keratin fibers, in particular for human keratin fibers such as the hair, this composition having, in a medium suitable for dyeing, at least one cationic direct dye of given formula, and containing at least one specific cationic or amphoteric substantive polymer. The invention also relates to the dyeing processes and devices using it.

Abstract: The present application relates to a cosmetic composition intended for treating keratin fibers, comprising, in a support which is suitable for keratin substances: (a) at least one enzyme of 2-electron oxidoreductase type in the presence of at least one donor for the said substances; (b) at least one nonionic amphiphilic polymer containing at least one fatty chain and at least one hydrophilic unit; as well as to processes for treating keratin fibers, in particular processes for dyeing, permanently reshaping or bleaching the hair, using this composition.

Abstract: A process is described for fixing reactive or substantive dyes on cellulosic fiber material, which process comprises treating the fiber before, during or after dyeing with a liquor comprising a homo- or copolymer containing repeating structures of formula ##STR1## wherein the variables have the meanings claimed in the claims. The dyeings and prints so obtained are distinguished by improved fastness to wet treatments.

Abstract: A method of fixing dyes on natural or synthetic polyamide fiber material, wherein the fiber material is treated, before, during or after dyeing, with a liquor comprising a homo- or co-polymer having structural repeating units of at least one of formulae (1), (2) and (3) ##STR1## wherein the variables are as defined in the claims. The resulting dyeings and prints are distinguished by improved fastness to wetting, without the shade and the fastness to light being affected, and by improved fastness to ozone.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of overdyeing a warp dyed denim textile, comprising treating the textile in an aqueous dye liquor with a dye system which comprises an effective amount of (a) one or more mono-, di- or polycyclic aromatic or heteroaromatic compounds and (b) (i) a hydrogen peroxide source and at least one enzyme exhibiting peroxidase activity and/or (ii) at least one enzyme exhibiting oxidase activity on the one or more aromatic or heteroaromatic compounds.

Abstract: Liquid or solid mixtures of low-salt sulfo-containing 1:2 metal complex dyes and poly-N-vinylpyrrolidone or copolymers of N-vinylpyrrolidone and vinyl acetate are especially useful for dyeing paper and wood and also for dyeing and finishing leather and fur.

Abstract: A composition for the elimination of cellulosic dye cross staining when dyeing cellulosic and synthetic blended fabrics in a dye bath. The composition includes a first component including polyvinylpyrrolidone polymer having a mwt. of between about 15,000 to 40,000 and the balance water. In the preferred embodiment, the composition includes a second component including dyestuff including dyes and polyvinylpyrrolidone polymer. Dyeing textile articles having at least two different types of fibers selected from the group consisting of cellulosic and synthetic fibers using the present invention produce a dyed article in which the cellulosic fibers are dyed and the synthetic fibers have a Class Value of greater than about 3 when measured according to the AATCC Gray Scale for Color Change.

Abstract: A liquid dispersant concentrate stable against clouding at a temperature of 10.degree. C. to 35.degree. C. containing: (a) from 20% to 50% by weight of the degradation products of polysaccharides containing uronic acid units; and (b) the remainder, water, all weights being based on the weight of the concentrate.

Abstract: Process for the temporary dyeing of keratinous fibers with a composition containing an insoluble pigment obtained by the oxidative polymerization of an indole compound of formula (I) ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are hydrogen or alkyl; R.sup.2 is hydrogen, alkyl carboxyl or alkoxy carbonyl; R.sup.4 and R.sup.7 are hydrogen, hydroxy, alkyl, amino, alkoxy, acyloxy or acylamino; R.sup.5 is hydrogen, hydroxy, alkoxy, alkyl, halogen, amino, acyloxy, acylamino or trimethylsilyloxy; R.sup.6 is hydrogen, hydroxy, alkoxy, amino, acyloxy, acylamino, trimethylsilyloxy or hydroxyalkylamino; R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 can also form, together with the carbon atoms to which they are attached, a carbonyl-dioxy ring; at least one of the radicals R.sup.4 to R.sup.7 is an OZ or NHR.sup.8 grouping, the R.sup.8 radical of the NHR.sup.8 grouping being hydrogen, acyl or hydroxyalkyl and the Z radical of the OZ grouping being hydrogen, acyl, alkyl or a trimethylsilyl group.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for washing-off prints or dyeings produced with dyes on cellulosic textile materials, which comprises treating the printed or dyed fabrics in an aqueous wash liquor with a washing-off formulation comprising(a) a polyvinyl pyrrolidone homopolymer or copolymer, and(b) a water softener.The inventive process makes it possible to remove unfixed dye from the fibre material completely and thus to enhance the fastness properties of the dyeings.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for fixing dyes on organic material, which comprises fixing dyes containing at least one polymerizable double bond or at least one polymerizable ring system, excluding water-soluble dyes which carry acrylamido or methacrylamido groups, together with at least one substantially colorless compound which contains at least one polymerizable double bond, by subjecting said organic material, which has a residual moisture content of less than 20%, based on the treated material, to ionizing radiation.

Abstract: A defoamer for use in textile dyeing operations is comprised of mineral oil, high density polyethylene, a di-(ethoxyalkyl) ester of phosphoric acid, hydrophobic silica, and a blend of nonionic surfactants.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for fixing dyes which contain at least one polymerisable double bond and/or at least one polymerisable ring system on moist fibre material using ionising radiation together with at least one colorless compound which contains at least one polymerisable double bond, but not N-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylolacrylamide or N,N-di(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylol)acrylamide.

Abstract: Water-soluble sulphur dyes can be applied to cellulose without reducing agents, without added salt and without oxidising agents if the cellulose has been grafted with a polymer obtained by polymerisation of at least one N-containing basic monomer.

Abstract: Color concentrates comprising a colorant such as a pigment and a polymeric binder, and polymeric binders therefor, said polymeric binders comprising:(a) 70-90 percent of methyl methacrylate, by weight of the polymer;(b) 10-20 percent of methyl acrylate; and(c) from 0 to 10 percent of at least one free radically polymerizable monomer of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen or methyl and R.sub.2 is a moiety carrying a functional group.

Abstract: Water-soluble copolymers containing a statistical distribution of 1-86% by weight of structural units of the formula ##STR1## 9-80% by weight of units of the formula ##STR2## 5-90% by weight of units of the formula ##STR3## and up to a total of 30% by weight of one or more units of the formulae ##STR4## wherein R.sup.1 is alkyl having 1 to 4 carbon atoms;R.sup.2 and R.sup.5 independently of one another are each hydrogen or methyl;R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 independently of one another are each hydrogen, methyl or ethyl, or together R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are trimethylene or pentamethylene;Y is a direct bond, phenylene or a moiety of the formula --CO--NH--C(CH.sub.3).sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --;X.sym. is H.sym. or a cation;and said copolymers are useful as dyestuff auxiliaries and leather retanning agents.

Abstract: A method for textile printing is provided which comprises a step (X) of depositing an aqueous ink containing a dye on cloth by an ink jet process and, optionally a step (Y) of fixing the dye, the step (X) being carried out after depositing an acceptor for the ink on the cloth. The dye may be a disperse dye, and the cloth may comprise synthetic and/or semi-synthetic fibers as a main component.

Abstract: Textile fabrics containing blends of synthetic fibers and cellulosic fibers are dyed in a continuous process such that the fibers of each class are substantially colored and a union dyeing is obtained. The method comprises continuously impregnating the fabric with a dyebath composition comprising a premetallized dyestuff and a reactive resin. After impregnation, the fabric is subjected to a temperature of from 280.degree. to 400.degree. F. to dry the fabric and to cure the dyebath composition on the fabric.

Abstract: Crosslinked copolymers wherein crosslinking is effected with crosslinking bridge members of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 independently of one another are each hydrogen or alkyl with 1 to 4 carbon atoms and m represents a number from 0 to 6 are prepared by copolymerization of monomers with vinylphosphonic acid (ester)-anhydrides and the new crosslinked polymers according to the invention are suitable for the preparation of acid-soluble coatings and encapsulation materials.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method of photolytically developing a colored image on a cellulosic material. In this method, the material is contacted with a nitrogen containing polymer in solution and a mono-sulfonyl azide compound in solution. The sample is thereafter exposed to a UV-containing light source for an amount of time sufficient to develop a color thereon.

Abstract: The invention relates to solid disperse dye formulations which do not contain anionic dispersants and which comprise one or more disperse dyes having a particle size of less than 5 .mu.m, and one or more nonionic dispersants selected from the group of the fatty alcohol ethoxylates having a molecular weight of 800 to 2000, of the fatty amine ethoxylates having a molecular weight of 500 to 1000, and of the polyvinylpyrrolidones having a molecular weight of 10,000 to 25,000.These formulations are particularly suitable for preparing organic printing pastes and printing inks which contain synthetic thickeners and which are suitable for textile printing and for transfer printing.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for instantly dyeing a sewing machine thread without interrupting the stitching operation with a sewing machine. The method comprises the steps of adding a dyestuff and/or pigment to a photo-setting resin solution to prepare a dyeing liquid, applying the dyeing liquid to the thread to be colored and subjecting the thread to irradation of ultraviolet rays for setting the dyeing liquid, thereby forming a colored film on the thread. The photo-setting solution is set or hardened by ultraviolet rays, by radical polymerization, cationic polymerization and cross-linking reaction.

Abstract: A process for the washing or rinsing of dyed or printed, continuously advancing width of textile materials, whereby a foam is uniformly applied to one side of the textile material. The foam is produced from a liquid containing one or several surface active agents, together with a compound soluble in the liquid, and having no affinity to the fibers of the textile material to be treated, but displaying a high adsorption capacity for the substances to be washed from the textile material. Immediately following the application of the foam, the widths of the textile material are exposed to a steam treatment and then rinsed. A two-stage embodiment of the process in which immediately preceding the application of the foam a similar foam is applied and removed together with a part of the substances to be washed or rinsed from the textile material. The second stage, which includes the steam treatment, then merely removes the residual substances to be washed or rinsed out.

Abstract: The lyotropic, liquid-crystalline, aqueous phase of a reactive dyestuff of the formula ##STR1## wherein M.sym. represents H.sym. or an alkali metal cation (preferably Na.sym., K.sym. or Li.sym.) andR is a fibre-reactive groupingpresent in water at room temperature in a concentration of 10-25%, if appropriate in the presence of concentration-increasing additives and/or buffer substances, is highly suitable for preparing dyebaths and print pastes for application to natural and synthetic substrates, in particular cotton, wool, regenerated cellulose, paper and leather.

Abstract: The present disclosure is concerned with storage stable concentrated fluid aqueous dispersions of water soluble cold dyeing fiber reactive dyes. These dispersions contain anionic or polyvinyl dispersants to provide resistance against settling or agglomeration and water soluble electrolytes to provide resistance against hydrolysis of the fiber reactive groups. The dispersions have an average particle size of less than 100 microns and in a preferred embodiment sufficient buffering agent to stabilize the pH at between about 5 and 8.